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Kansas moves people 65+ up in line for COVID-19 vaccinations
Kansas expects to finish giving COVID-19 vaccines to long-term care residents and health care workers by the end of this month and has moved people aged 65 and older into the next group to receive the shots. Democratic Gov. Laura…
An 8-foot tall Bigfoot statue named Brian continues to occupy downtown Wichita
There have been plenty of Bigfoot sightings in Wichita over the past few months, but conspiracy theorists have yet to flock to south central Kansas. More specifically, “Bigfoot Brian” made a home for himself in the window of the former…
Kansas stumbles on coronavirus vaccinations, leaving health officials confused and doses on shelves
For starters, the COVID-19 vaccine doses intended for Ness County in west-central Kansas landed somewhere else. “That was my first clue we had a problem,” said Carolyn Gabel, the county’s public health administrator. Then someone from Dodge City called. Those…
Douglas County Commission adopts new dock regulations for Lone Star Lake
New private docks built on Lone Star Lake will now need to follow specific regulations aimed at preserving the lake and keeping the structures safe. The County Commission on Wednesday approved new regulations related to private structures built in Lone…
New OP fire station to combine space for learning with state-of-art safety equipment
When Overland Park officials decided it was time to build a fire station in the growing southwest part of the city, they were hamstrung. Like a homebuyer in a seller’s market, the fire department couldn’t find affordable land in the…
PV’s next long-term plan with focus on ‘attainable’ housing heads to city council for final approval
Following a public hearing Tuesday evening, the Prairie Village Planning Commission voted to recommend the city council adopt the city’s 20-year comprehensive plan known as Village Vision 2.0. Since fall 2018, Village Vision 2.0 has been discussed and workshopped in…
Municipal Bond Trends for January 6, 2021
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of MBIS "investment grade" yields. Every issuer's credit is different. For rates that may be applicable to your municipality, contact our Municipal Bond Advisors, Larry Kleeman and Beth Warren.
Johnson County schools bring more students back to classrooms amid COVID-19
Johnson County districts are better equipped to staff schools despite shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders say, meaning they are ready to bring more students back into classrooms. After Thanksgiving, middle and high school students transitioned back to online-only…
Sedgwick County virtual town hall discuss the COVID-19 vaccine
Sedgwick County health leaders listened and answered dozens of questions from local residents about the COVID-19 vaccines. "My fear was realized when they said, We, just don't have the data yet,” said Jim Yoder. One active voice in the comment…
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